Stories of Peter Brant … plus Donald Trump and Andy Warhol – Bill Christine has some tales to tell
Longtime owner with famous friends was in the Breeders’ Cup winners’ circle as a partner in Classic hero Sierra Leone
Robbie Dolan: The Voice Australia … then the Melbourne Cup
FROM THE ARCHIVE: Robbie Dolan rode 90-1 longshot Knight's Choice to victory in the Lexus Melbourne Cup on Tuesday [Nov 5] on his first ride in the race. In 2022 he spoke to TRC after he had audioned for the top TV talent show, The Voice Australia, from which he was eliminated at the quarter-final stage.
Breeders’ Cup rankings update: Thorpedo Anna ascends to world #2 spot after dismissing Distaff foes
As might be expected, last weekend’s 41st Breeders’ Cup meeting at Del Mar had a sizeable effect on Thoroughbred Racing Commentary’s Global Rankings.
Ladies first: Magic Millions leads the way as pioneering female initiative continues to reap rewards
Australia’s world-renowned sales company has enjoyed great success in the last decade and more with a ground-breaking bonus scheme focussing specifically on female involvement in the sport
Kingston Rule: the son of Secretariat who ran the fastest Melbourne Cup ever
FROM THE ARCHIVE: Patricia McQueen’s long-running series following Secretariat’s progeny is one of the most popular items at Thoroughbred Racing Commentary. Here’s where she started out nine years ago
‘I just didn’t have him prepared to come out quick enough’ – Aidan O’Brien blames himself for City Of Troy flop
World #1 trainer Aidan O’Brien was left blaming himself after City Of Troy’s hugely anticipated bid for the Breeders’ Cup Classic ended in bitter disappointment at Del Mar on Saturday [Nov 2].
Cherie DeVaux: Lady Eli was very finicky, very opinionated and mean – but she and I had a special bond
Our questions are answered by fast-rising training talent Cherie DeVaux, fresh off a solid performance at the Churchill Downs spring meet and already among the winners at Saratoga
TRC Global Rankings Insight
#1 Ranked 03 November 2024
| Horses | Kyprios IRE |
|---|---|
| Sires Overall | Frankel GBR |
| Sires Dirt | Curlin USA |
| Sires Turf | Frankel GBR |
| Jockeys | Ryan Moore |
| Owners | Godolphin |
| Trainers | Aidan O'Brien |
Seven Days in RacingTRC’s weekly digest
Children of SecretariatPatricia McQueen on the offspring of a true great
